Water System Report PA

Nis Hollow Estates

EPA ID: PA3130006 · 265 people served · 1 ZIP code

Five years of EPA monitoring have produced no violations for Nis Hollow Estates — the supplier serving 265 residents has kept every contaminant level within federal limits, a result that places it among the top-performing utilities for systems with a service population of comparable size.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

265
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$218K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 4 (2022) to 1 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Nis Hollow Estates Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$72,626
Median Household Income
19,121
Service Area Population
25%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
73%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Nis Hollow Estates serves a community with a median household income of $72,626 and an estimated 19,121 residents across its service area. Approximately 73% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Nis Hollow Estates's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Carbon County, Pennsylvania rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

65 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $3,000

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

System Overview

Nis Hollow Estates (EPA ID: PA3130006) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 265 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 18235 in Lehighton.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Nis Hollow Estates (PA3130006) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nis Hollow Estates water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Nis Hollow Estates has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Nis Hollow Estates serve?

Nis Hollow Estates serves approximately 265 people across 1 ZIP code in Pennsylvania.

Where does Nis Hollow Estates get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
20
Unknown Material
111
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 1996-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 265
Reported to Pennsylvania

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Nis Hollow Estates meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Nis Hollow Estates serve?
Nis Hollow Estates serves approximately 265 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Nis Hollow Estates's water source?
Nis Hollow Estates draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Nis Hollow Estates's service area?
The Nis Hollow Estates service area has a median household income of $72,626. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Nis Hollow Estates get its water?
Nis Hollow Estates's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
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